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SuperMoney is excited to announce that we are offering a scholarship to eligible students at HLV Community School District. We would love to make an application for this scholarship accessible to your students.

Eligibility RequirementsIn order to participate in the scholarship contest, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be enrolled full-time in high school as a senior or at least part-time in college, graduate, professional, trade school, or coding bootcamp

Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0

Be a permanent resident or a U.S. citizen

Upload an unofficial transcript or an enrollment verification document

Must provide your written essay by the deadline of December 31st, 2019.

Registration Now Open for the Save Now, Save Later GiveawayParents of students in sixth through 12th grades have a chance to give their college savings accounts a boost with the Save Now, Save Later: College Savings Plan Parent Giveaway.Entering its sixth year, the program gives Iowa parents a chance at one of 50 individual $1,000 deposits into a College Savings Iowa® plan for an eligible child.

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The College Board partners with scholarship providers connected to the SAT®, PSAT/NMSQT®, and PSAT™ 10. Through these partners, students can access over $300 million in scholarship awards. Learn more about scholarships.

Below are deadline notifications for three of our partners:

APIA Scholarship

The APIA Scholarship is open to Asian and Pacific Islander American students who'll be enrolling or are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited college or university as a degree-seeking undergraduate student in the fall of 2020. This year's application opened on September 4, 2019, and closes on January 22, 2020. Learn more about the application process and minimum eligibility criteria.

Cooke College Scholarship Program

Scholarships can open doors for students who aspire to go to college but don't have the funds. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides one of the largest scholarships in the country for high-achieving students with financial need.

The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as access to a thriving network of more than 2,600 fellow Cooke scholars and alumni.

The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application (exclusively through the Common App) closes November 13, 2019.

Subscribe to the Cooke Foundation's counselor newsletter to stay updated on all scholarship programs and opportunities.

Ron Brown Scholarship

African American high school seniors are encouraged to apply for the Ron Brown Scholarship by either the early deadline of November 1, 2019, or the regular deadline of January 9, 2020. Named for the late secretary of commerce and inspired by his dedication to public service, the Ron Brown Scholar Program offers a $40,000 scholarship to up to 30 African American high school seniors each year based on academic excellence and commitment to public service. Recipients are young African Americans of outstanding promise who are offered intensive mentorship, service opportunities, leadership experiences, and extensive professional development throughout all stages of their careers.

Applications must be mailed to the Ron Brown Scholar Program office with a postmark dated no later than January 9, 2020. For more information about the Ron Brown Scholarship, please visit their website.

Guided Pathway Support Program

The Ron Brown Scholar Program is also accepting applications from African American juniors and seniors for its Guided Pathway Support Program (GPS).

Launched in 2016, GPS is a free online college access and advising program that helps African American high school juniors and seniors navigate the college application process using Ron Brown scholars as guides. Each year, GPS offers 10–12 scholarships to participating high school seniors based on contributions to the GPS online college access community, academic achievement, and demonstrated leadership.

GPS is now accepting applications from current and rising African American high school juniors and seniors. For more information on GPS, please visit their website.

At The Zebra, we know better than most just what a pain buying car insurance can be. We also know that students suffer from higher-than-average policy rates. Talk about a double-whammy. That's why, this year, we've decided to continue The Zebra's annual scholarship with the goal of helping to alleviate the financial pressures of college-bound students in the Iowa area, while also getting an insider view of the Hawkeye State. https://www.thezebra.com/iowa-car-insurance/#driving-laws

Prompt

So, students, we want to see your favorite road trip destination(s) in your state— from your unique perspective. If it makes sense to hit the open road and be our virtual tour guide, that's great! But there are no limits to what we're looking for: a narrated animation, a slideshow of memorabilia, an illustrated map of the best roadside attractions on the way. This is a chance for you to showcase any place you love in as an original way as possible.

How do I choose a location?

The length of the road trip to your feature destination is inconsequential. So if you have an awesome spot in mind that's just two miles from home, we want to see it.

Qualifications

Applicants must be currently enrolled at or planning to attend a four-year university, graduate program, community college, or trade school located in the continental United States. Upon notification, winner(s) must supply a current proof of enrollment or letter of acceptance.

To apply for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, submit a short essay responding to the prompted question. Scholarship decisions are based solely on an applicant's essay response.

Winners for the OppU Achievers Scholarship are selected four times a year, with submission deadlines on September 30, December 31, March 31, and June 30.

To be eligible for the OppU Achievers Scholarship, a student must:

Be enrolled full time in high school or at least part time in college, graduate, professional, or trade school.

Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.

Be a U.S. citizen.

The OppU Achievers Scholarship provides $2,500
to high-achieving students for tuition costs.
To apply, submit a short response at opploans.com/scholarship.The
scholarship is awarded four times a year,with submission deadlines on
September30, December31, March31, and June30.
To be eligible,students must be a U.S.citizen and have a GPA of at
least 3.0/4.0.

​The Grinnell Elks is offering a scholarship, Howard Edwards Scholarship for all graduating seniors who are US citizens. Applications are due March 31, 2017 along with a copy of your most recent transcript and your application.

Elsewhere on <http://www.college-scholarships.com> are links to 70 scholarship search data bases, GPA and student loan calculators, a guide to the FAFSA, information on online degree programs for adults, and dozens of helpful articles for college students of all ages.

We hope that you, your students, and their families find our site helpful, and we welcome your suggestions and comments.

Your Students Can Win College Scholarships By Learning About Personal Finance SIGN UP TODAY ,With the free H&R Block Budget Challenge, students encounter real-world personal budgeting situations through an online simulation and accompanying lesson plans. Just for playing, your students could win one of ten $20,000 college scholarships!By learning strong budgeting skills and fiscal discipline early, kids gain the knowledge and confidence to manage their own financial future!It's fun. It's free. And students love it. Check out this video to learn more.Sign up today to download your free classroom poster and lesson plan starter kit.Sincerely,H&R Block Budget Challenge

Scholarships can open doors for students who might not be able to afford college, and the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides one of the largest scholarships in the country for high-achieving students with financial need.

Over half (54 percent) of the students who won the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship last year had taken the PSAT/NMSQT® and were discovered through Student Search Service®.

The Cooke College Scholarship seeks out underrepresented students of all races, backgrounds, and ethnicities using the PSAT/NMSQT.

The Cooke College Scholarship

•Offers up to $40,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study at any accredited college or university •Can be used toward total cost of attendance, not just tuition, room, and board •Supports study-abroad programs and internships •A chance to receive $50,000 a year for graduate study, up to four years

Your students and your school could benefit from several programs and scholarships offered by Iowa Student Loan® to high school students and their families and schools during this academic year.See details at www.IowaStudentLoan.org/Scholarships. Save Now, Save Later College Savings Plan Parent GiveawayParents and guardians of current high school students can win one of 30 deposits into College Savings Iowa accounts. Online registration opens Sept. 12 for the $1,500 awards. Direct your families to www.IowaStudentLoan.org/SaveNow to learn more and register. Senior ScholarshipThirty Iowa high school seniors will each be awarded $2,000 for college through the Iowa Financial Know-How Challenge: Senior Scholarship, open beginning Nov. 1, 2016. Each recipient's high school will also be awarded $500 to be used toward financial literacy programs and scholarship funds.More information about the Senior Scholarship and materials to help you promote the scholarship will be sent later this fall. Weekly Drawings and College ScholarshipA new program will be announced this spring. The program will feature an exciting new tool for high school seniors and their families.The College Funding Forecaster allows college-bound students and families to estimate total college cost based on an award packet. Watch for more information about this program in early spring. Educator ToolsIowa Student Loan offers Student Loan Game PlanSM and ROCI Reality Check free online at www.IowaStudentLoan.org in the Smart Borrowing section. These tools may be used with all high school students and are required elements to qualify for the Senior Scholarship. Note: Seniors who register for the Senior Scholarship must access the tools via the links emailed to them after registration opens to receive credit for the Scholarship process.Meet Core requirements: Iowa Student Loan also offers curriculum guides that may be used to initiate classroom discussion and help your school meet the financial literacy requirements for the Iowa Core 21st Century Learning Skills. The guides are available at no charge in the Smart Borrowing section of www.IowaStudentLoan.org.More InformationFor more information, please contact:Senior Scholarship and Curriculum GuidesJulie Cahalan(800) 243-7552, ext. 7226jcahalan@studentloan.orgSave Now, Save Later Parent GiveawayChristopher Weishaar(800) 243-7552, ext. 7102cweishaar@studentloan.orgFollow Iowa Student Loan on Facebook and visit our blog for more college planning information. _______________________________________________________________________________________________HORTICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP IOWA COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS The Iowa County Master Gardeners are offering a $1000 scholarship to a deserving Iowa County resident pursuing a horticultural related degree from a college or university in the State of Iowa. Applicable degree fields include horticulture, forestry, conservation, and environmental science. Any student who has completed 24 credit hours at an Iowa college or university may apply. The one-year scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1000 to one candidate. The scholarship may be renewed, at the discretion of the Iowa County Master Gardeners. Applicants for this scholarship should: 1. Complete the one-page application form. 2. Write and attach a minimum 250-word essay describing how this scholarship will assist in attaining a career in their field. Include information about special circumstances, past or present, that are of a personal or financial nature that present unique challenges. 3. Append two letters of recommendation. 4. Return the application, essay, and recommendations to the Iowa County Extension office by April 30, 2017. The scholarship grant will be transferred directly to the student's account in the Business Office at the school they attend. The grant will apply toward tuition, books, room, board, and fees. No outright gifts will be made. The scholarship recipient agrees to furnish grades and report on their progress to the Iowa County Master Gardeners. Applications are due April 30, 2017, and should be sent to: Iowa County Extension c/o Master Gardener Scholarship Committee P. O. Box 720 223 W. Welsh St. Williamsburg, IA 52361 The recipient will be notified in May and may be invited to an Iowa County Master Gardeners meeting shortly thereafter. The mission of the Master Gardener Program is to provide current, research-based, home horticultural information and education to the citizens of Iowa through Iowa State University Extension programs and projects. Through their participation in educational activities, Master Gardeners also increase their own personal knowledge in horticulture. Master Gardeners extend Iowa State University Extension's consumer horticulture education programs through volunteer activity

Our website was developed solely for the purpose of helping students locate and apply for scholarships. We are trying to improve the students' chances for success. The site is free and we charge nothing for the information or the application.

Ruth Grafft AYSO Region 1103 Scholarship Application American Youth Soccer Organization Region 1103 will award a $250 scholarship in memory of Ruth Grafft to one graduating senior. Scholarship Eligibility: Any High School Senior who is currently registered with, or an alumni of AYSO Region 1103 soccer Submission Criteria: To apply for a scholarship, the following must be submitted to AYSO Region 1103 for review: •Complete the lower portion of this form with your personal information •Compose a short (1 page) essay centered on the topic "AYSO has taught me….." Be sure to detail how you have given back to AYSO and the community. Due Date for Submission: Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1st, 2017. Send completed application and essay to: AYSO Region 1103, PO Box 102, Amana IA 52203 For questions, please email ayso@ayso1103.org

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) announces its 2017 Young Entrepreneur Awards Program which will award up to 100 awards to high school seniors entering an accredited, nonprofit two- or four-year college, university or vocational-technical institute for the 2017-18 academic year and who own and/or operate his or her established business.

The 2017 program application cycle is open from October 1, 2016 until December 18, 2016.

One high school graduate will receive $1,500 every year for the next 4 years for college. Applicants must send a high school transcript, have 2 letters of recommendations, and have a self statement in regards to your interest in golf and other activities and awards, your educational plans, and your financial need. https://iowapga.com/junior-golf-home/scholarships/burkart-scholarship/ to download the application and for more details. Deadline June 16, 2017.

PFLAG Cedar Rapids is proud to announce the Lorinda Ampey PFLAG Scholarship to outstanding Iowa high school seniors, or non-traditional students who advocate and educate their schools, communities, themselves and/or their families about human rights. Academic persistence, extracurricular activities, specifically active in their school's GSA and community involvement also factor into the awards. The scholarships are $100 minimum each. The number of awards varies each year based on the number and quality of applicants and the funds available. Click to downloadhttp://www.pflagcr.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Lorinda-Ampey-PFLAG-scholarships-2016.pdfApplicants must be Iowa residents and plan to pursue post-secondary education. There is no restriction on the type or location of the institution where post-secondary education is obtained. Scholarships are awarded without regard to sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, race, religion, marital status or employment status of the prospective recipient.The student must have a faculty member or other adult write a recommendation for them putting their name forward. If you are a non-traditional student this scholarship may be exactly what you are looking for to make ends meet. There is no deadline for submission. Funds may not be available based on how many students apply. Student names may be submitted to PFLAG Cedar Rapids at pflagcr@gmail.com .

Creating and HealingAward encourages bereaved teens who have personally experienced the loss of close loved one to explore their responses to a range of grief and emotion in their art and writing.$1000, 6 scholarships will be given.

Make Editorial Cartoons!This category recognizes drawings, illustration, comic art, and animation that offer commentary or criticism on current events or political topics.$1000, 3 scholarships will be given.

Fashionista Alert!Put your exceptional talent in fashion and jewelry on display!$1000, 1 scholarship will be given for fashion.$1000, 1 scholarship will be given for jewelry.

What makes you uniquely you? Flaunt it!Let your uniqueness shine. This special opportunity is available across all art and writing categories.$1000, 2 scholarships will be given.Gotohttp://www.artandwriting.org/ for more information.

Iowa School Counselor Association Senior Scholarship • A one-time scholarship for a senior attending High School in Iowa to apply toward post-secondary education • Apply via Google Form https://goo.gl/1b8A6C • Application deadline is January 15, 2017 • Winner will be announced the first week of February, 2017 • A short essay is required on the following topic: Who is a school counselor who made a difference during your K-12 years and how? **All essays become property of ISCA and may be used for publication**

The Better Business Bureau's Torch Awards for Ethics is offering the Student of Integrity Scholarship of $2,500 awarded to 8 high school seniors. The school is only able to have one applicant. This scholarship is awarded to a student who demonstrates sound character and ethical decision making. If you are interested in applying on behalf of HLV, please write a 1,000 word essay explaining one situation you have personally faced that required you to demonstrate an understanding of ethical decision making. What challenges did you face and what life lessons did you learn from your experience? Don't just think about right and wrong in terms of legality. Think outside the box! Include your own personal definition of integrity.

Please submit your essay to Mrs. Robison by December 15th at 3:30to be considered to represent HLV. The best essay will be allowed to apply to for the scholarship.

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, the America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders program is accepting scholarship applications for 2017. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and administered by the National FFA Scholarship Program, the program provides $1,500 scholarships to students in 1,331 eligible counties across 41 states.

Open to high school seniors and college students who are studying in an ag-related field, the Grow Ag Leaders program is offering 352 scholarships this year to students across rural America – totaling more than a half-million dollars. Students can visit www.GrowAgLeaders.comto learn more about the scholarship and may apply online through February 1 at FFA.org/scholarships. Students need not be FFA members to apply.

With the USDA projecting an average of nearly 60,000 annual job openings in ag, there has never been a better time for students to pursue a career in our industry. That's why we need you to help spread the word about America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders. Today's students are tomorrow's ag leaders, so join your colleagues in supporting Grow Ag Leaders and the future of our industry by promoting the program to farmers and students in rural communities. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Grow Ag Leaders is part of the America's Farmers initiative, which works with farmers to support local community groups, youth and schools. Sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, these programs have awarded more than $36 million in rural America since 2010. Learn more at www.AmericasFarmers.com.

I would like to let you know that our Foundation Scholarship application was opened earlier this year, October 15. The priority deadline has also been pushed up to January 31, 2017. This will allow us to let your students know about their award earlier than previous years. Students meeting the priority deadline will be notified of their award around the first of April. Students can still submit their application after the priority deadline, and those applications will be reviewed, but this does not mean funds will be available.

Please encourage your students to submit the Foundation Scholarship application by January 31, 2017.